Cost of living
Southern Region (Malta) compared to Sliema
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Overview comparison
Southern Region (Malta)Sliema
Consumer prices in Sliema are roughly 70% higher than in Southern Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Region (Malta) | Sliema |
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| Total with rent one person | 646 | 1,954 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,446 | 3,566 |
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| Without rent one person | 444 | 831 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,004 | 1,959 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 234.61 | 1,234.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 500.02 | 1,947.95 |
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| Food person | 286 | 516 |
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| Food family | 696 | 1,393 |
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| Transport person | 49.75 | 76.31 |
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| Transport family | 101.92 | 228.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.31 years | 70.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Region (Malta) | Sliema |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.03 | 16.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.68 | 105.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.96 | 10.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 | 4.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.45 | 2.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.78 | 3.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Region (Malta) | Sliema |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 296.85 | 1,218.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 171.88 | 980.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 323.67 | 2,802.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 305.55 | 2,070.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.83 | 68.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.54 | 90.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.68 | 35.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Region (Malta) | Sliema |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.41 | 4.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,608 | 6,568 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,631 | 4,971 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.32 | 1.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.86% | 23.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.45 | 35.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Region (Malta) | Sliema |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.79 | 4.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.45 | 8.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.35 | 7.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.76 | 18.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 2.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Region (Malta) | Sliema |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.78 | 73.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.34 | 11.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.27 | 23.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.08 | 11.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.98 | 80.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.28 | 104.01 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 213.31 | 615.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,377 | 8,225 |
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